Book Description
Distributed Computing: Fundamentals, Simulations, and Advanced Topics. Provides a solid introduction to the mathematical foundations and theory of distributed computing. It introduces the reader to the fundamental issues underlying the design of distributed systems i.e. communication, coordination, synchronization and uncertainty. By adopting a unifying approach to cover key elements of the theory of distributed computing, the book emphasizes the similarities between different models and explains inherent discrepancies. It is unique in presenting up-to-date results in a precise, and detailed, yet accessible manner. The emphasis is on fundamental ideas rather than optimizations and it exposes the similarities solutions to seemingly diverse problems.
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An overview of the book
Understanding distributed computing systems is notoriously difficult due to uncertainties introduced by asynchrony, limited local knowledge, and partial failures. Yet the explosive growth of these systems makes achieving such understanding imperative. DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING: FUNDAMENTALS, SIMULATIONS AND ADVANCED TOPICS provides a solid introduction to the mathematical foundations and theory of distributed computing.
Understanding distributed computing systems is notoriously difficult due to uncertainties introduced by asynchrony, limited local knowledge, and partial failures. Yet the explosive growth of these systems makes achieving such understanding imperative. DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING: FUNDAMENTALS, SIMULATIONS AND ADVANCED TOPICS provides a solid introduction to the mathematical foundations and theory of distributed computing.
The book emphasizes the similarities between different models and explains inherent discrepancies. It is unique in presenting up-to-date results in a precise, and detailed, yet accessible manner. The emphasis is on fundamental ideas rather than optimizations and it exposes the similarities in solutions to seemingly diverse problems.
The first part of the book introduces the major issues including communication paradigms, timing models, and fault tolerance. Part two addresses the central theme of simulation between models of distributed computing. The book concludes by looking at advanced topics which have been the focus of recent research.
